TCS National Qualifier Test · TCS
Package
₹3.5 LPA (Ninja) or ₹7 LPA (Digital) — based on score
Difficulty
Medium
Date
Rolling — apply on NextStep TCS portal
Company
TCS
TCS NQT is India's largest fresher hiring exam, recruiting 40,000+ candidates yearly. A single online test determines if you're hired as Ninja (₹3.5 LPA) or Digital (₹7 LPA). Score above 67 percentile for Digital. Rolling applications — no fixed date.
Eligibility Criteria:
B.Tech/B.E./M.Tech/MCA with 60%+ throughout, passing out 2025 or 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical Ability | 26 | 40 min | 26 |
| Verbal Ability | 24 | 30 min | 24 |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 50 min | 30 |
| Programming Logic (MCQ) | 10 | 15 min | 10 |
| Coding (2 problems) | 2 | 45 min | 20 |
Cutoff Score: 67+ for Digital (₹7 LPA) · 55+ for Ninja (₹3.5 LPA)
Package on selection: ₹3.5 LPA (Ninja) or ₹7 LPA (Digital) — based on score
Practice 50+ coding problems on platforms like LeetCode (Easy level) before the exam
TCS NQT verbal section is tough — practice RC passages daily for 2 weeks
Aim for Digital package: needs 67+ score. Focus on accuracy over speed
Programming Logic section: brush up on basic C/Java/Python concepts
Time management: Numerical is easier, start there to build confidence
Mock tests on TCS iON platform simulate the exact interface — mandatory practice
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